Abstract:

Aggressive behavior is a product of multiple factors operating on many levels in the absence of protective factor which affects youth largely within the context of their environment and experiences. A number of factors such as family environment, attitude towards religious sect, educational attitude, and dissatisfaction with job and media violence are influential in causing aggressive behavior among youth but relationships with peer group is such an important factor that is more significant in causing aggressive behavior among Aggression youth. Aggression has been defined (Loeber & Hay, 1997) as ‘a category of behavior that causes or threatens physical harm to others’ (p.373). The authors note that ‘aggression’ as generally used is not a unitary term but encompasses a variety of behaviors, including verbal aggression, bullying, physical fighting, robbery, rape and homicide .Youth indulgence themselves in various aggressive behaviors leading to significant psychosocial dysfunctions. The present study assesses the prevalence of aggression among youth and to assess the risk factors of aggression among youth

Keywords: Aggressive Behavior, Aggression, risk factors, youth